The Modernized Trojan Knight 1.Nc3

A Complete Opening Repertoire for White

Bruno Dieu

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Thinkers Publishing
25 November 2025

Chess

The author has presented a complete opening repertoire for White. After 1. Nc3, the game can take various trans-positional paths. The opening move 1. Nc3 aims to control the center indirectly, and it allows for a flexible development of the pieces. The move prepares for subsequent development, and the game might transpose into various other openings depending on the subsequent moves by both players. While 1. Nc3 is not as popular or mainstream as some other first moves (like 1. e4 or 1. d4), it can be an interesting choice for players who want to steer the game away from well-known theoretical lines early on and enter into positions that might be less studied. As with any opening, understanding the resulting pawn structures, piece placements, and plans is crucial for successful play.

By: Bruno Dieu
Imprint: Thinkers Publishing
Country of Publication: Belgium
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 170mm,
ISBN: 9789493435148
ISBN 10: 9493435148
Pages: 472
Publication Date: 25 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The author Bruno DIEU is as a FIDE Master and became French Correspondence Chess Champion in 2000. He has a rich experience in chess, having participated in various chess tournaments, both over the board and in correspondence. It's fascinating that he has competed with notable experts and writers on the 1 Nc3, such as Dick Van Geet, Anker Aasum, and Harald Keilhack. The mention of a book being a token of his experience suggests that he has documented his insights and knowledge about this opening.

Reviews for The Modernized Trojan Knight 1.Nc3: A Complete Opening Repertoire for White

This absorbing and well-thought tome is a delight and covers a wealth of material after White’s opening salvo with 1.Nc3. My only small criticism of the book is that the author sometimes puts the best moves in an editorial side line but I realize this is to keep the featured game as the main line. In summary, this is an excellent book! FM Richard Webb, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 28th April 2024